ATLS Written Review
What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? – preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI, what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? – mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center
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